{"product_id":"english-regency-rosewood-marquetry-work-box-with-floral-inlay-and-green-silk-interior-circa-1820-1840","title":"English Regency Rosewood Marquetry Work Box with Floral Inlay and Green Silk Interior, Circa 1820–1840","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming English Regency work or sewing box crafted in richly figured rosewood and embellished with delicate floral marquetry and fine linear inlay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rectangular hinged lid is centered by an elegant floral spray composed of contrasting light-toned woods, depicting blossoms, leaves, and scrolling stems against the dramatic dark grain of the rosewood. Fine multiple-line stringing frames the lid and continues around the body, giving the otherwise restrained form a particularly refined appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpening the box reveals a striking fitted interior lined in vivid emerald-green patterned silk, decorated with repeating stylized floral or paisley-like motifs in pink, blue, yellow, and gold tones. The textile is edged with metallic braid, creating a wonderfully decorative contrast against the dark timber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe box retains its period lock and key. The interior presently forms a single open compartment and may originally have held a removable fitted tray or sewing accessories, as was common among Regency and early Victorian work boxes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts combination of richly figured rosewood, floral marquetry, fine stringing, and jewel-toned textile lining makes this an especially attractive decorative box for display, jewelry, correspondence, or small collectibles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49031210729727,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/8780\/4927\/files\/C5443ABD-8AB2-4DA4-B44B-E9730B6740D3.png?v=1786984575","url":"https:\/\/forthelouvreofantiques.com\/fr\/products\/english-regency-rosewood-marquetry-work-box-with-floral-inlay-and-green-silk-interior-circa-1820-1840","provider":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}